After so many reports linking frequent gaming to weight gain and the obesity epidemic in our country, it is hard to believe that a gaming console is now claiming to help players shed the pounds. However, that is precisely what is occurring with the new Nintendo Wii, a gaming system that gets players off the couch and into the game with offerings that are sure to delight everyone in the family. This console made its appearance a couple of years ago, but more and more folks are hopping aboard the Nintendo Wii weight loss bandwagon, touting the praises of this system. Find out how you can drop the pounds and get your gaming fix all at the same time with the Nintendo Wii system.

• Wii Sport

The two best games for weight loss on the Nintendo Wii appear to be the Wii Sports package and the new Wii Fit. Wii Sports was one of the first games Nintendo offered, with a collection of golf, tennis, baseball, bowling a boxing to master. These games are not played from a seated position on the couch, oh no! You need to get up and swing that bat or club, roll that ball and sock it to those opponents. You are guaranteed to get the blood pumping and the adrenaline rushing, especially with the very physical boxing game. Many players have found that just 30 minutes a day on the Nintendo Wii helped them lose weight, especially if they combined the activity with a healthy, low-calorie diet. Add in a walk around the block once in a while, and that scale is sure to show results.

• Wii Fit

The second offering that Nintendo Wii advertises as a weight loss tool is the Wii Fit system. While it is still tough to find these games in stores, those lucky few who have purchased them have seen significant fitness results from playing the Wii Fit games. What’s really cool about this program is that it plays much like a regular video game – mastery of certain levels will unlock all new worlds of fitness to explore. When you sign onto this game, you will be assigned a personal trainer who will help you track your progress and motivate you through the tougher workout sessions. There is a combination of aerobic exercise, strength training and flexibility work to ensure you get a complete workout in every session.

Losing weight is much easier today with the gaming industry on your side. Check out the fitness offerings by Nintendo Wii and treat your body right next year!